Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

The bearing capacity of a soil depends upon

A size of the particles

B shape of the particles

C cohesive properties of particles

D internal frictional resistance of particles

E all the above.

ANS:E - all the above.

I think only option c and d are correct, as bearing capacity factors only depend on angle of internal friction only. Whereas other terms are cohesion of soil, geometric properties and depth of foundation below surface of soil.